My name is Murphy!

Hi … my name is Murphy! Please take a minute to read my entire bio to find out everything you need to know about me.  

If you think I might be the perfect pup for you, go to www.allamericanmuttrescue.org/forms and complete the adoption application online.

Murphy is a cute shih-tzu/terrier mix boy who is full of energy and love!  When Murphy and a few of his friends came to AAMR, he was curious and wide open from the beginning!  He is sweet and energetic and grew up around a lot of dogs close to his size.  He is not a fan of larger dogs. He loves treats and tries really hard to listen, but with all that energy, sometimes it’s hard!  Murphy, like most pups, would benefit from going to obedience classes, so he would meet new friends and learn how to behave properly.  It seems like most of what he knows, he has learned from other dogs.  Although the pups had human contact, they do not seem to have had a lot of human ‘interaction’ such as learning their names, listening skills, or basic manners. Now he just needs some human instruction so he can learn how to be the best boy! Anyone who knows shih-tzus and little terriers knows they are super smart, a little wild and willful, and make the most loving little fur-buddies.

A fenced yard is high on Murphy’s wish list at a new home!  He loves to run around and explore, especially if he has another small pup to run with.  He learns his routine quickly but still does not have good enough recall to be allowed off-leash outside.  He had never seen a leash or harness prior to coming to foster care, so this has been a learning experience and we’re still working on it.  That sweet little face tells you all you need to know … he just needs a great, patient family to love him forever!

Approximate age/birthdate:  ~June 10, 2023

Weight/size:  ~18 lbs

Housebroken:  Working on it and doing well.

Crate trained:  YES

Personality: happy, curious, on the move, a bit high strung and vocal (probably not the best fit for apartment/condo living)

Energy level:  medium with bursts of high … he does need plenty of daily exercise

Fenced yard required?:   Definitely preferred … it will make life easier for everyone if he has a safe, fenced area to run off some energy!  He must never be outside a fenced area off-leash.

Does he/she jump fences?  NO

Leash walk with manners:  Working on it … a leash was something he had never seen before coming to AAMR

Obedience training:  None

Riding in vehicles:  He is learning but still gets stressed and may drool a little     

Spayed/neutered:   YES

Up-to-date on routine vaccinations:   YES

Microchipped:   YES

Social with other dogs:  YES – dogs closer to his size.  He is not comfortable with larger dogs but so far has just tried to avoid them.

Social with cats:  Has not been around cats in foster care, but we’re all betting he would like to playfully chase them

Good with children:  Will probably be best with respectful, calm children ages 10 and up.  His energy level might be overwhelming for younger children.

Adoption donation:  $200

All-American Mutt Rescue is an all-volunteer group, so please be patient and understand that it takes an average of 7-14 days to process the applications including reference checks, follow-up questions and home visits.  You can expedite the process by answering all the questions on the application completely.  We make every effort to move through them as quickly as possible.

When your application is approved, we will schedule a home visit/meet-and-greet to see if Murphy picks you too.

If it seems that the adoption will be a good match for all, there is an adoption fee, and an adoption contract to be signed. Please feel free to email weluvpups@hotmail.com if you have additional questions.